Episode Highlights:
- The Challenge of Introducing Your Protagonist: In this episode of The WriterSpark Podcast, we tackle the crucial craft topic of how to effectively introduce your protagonist in your book. The way you introduce your main character can set the tone for your entire story, making it essential to get it right. I’m joined by author Zara Altair, who shares her insights on creating compelling introductions that draw readers in from the very first page.
Get Inspired:
Introducing your protagonist can be one of the most challenging aspects of writing a novel, but it’s also one of the most important. This episode will inspire you to experiment with different techniques for bringing your main character onto the page, whether through a glimpse of their ordinary world or by diving straight into the action. With Zara Altair’s expert advice, you’ll gain the confidence to craft an introduction that hooks readers and sets the stage for a memorable story.
Episode Highlights:
- The Challenge of Introducing Your Protagonist: In this episode of The WriterSpark Podcast, we tackle the crucial craft topic of how to effectively introduce your protagonist in your book. The way you introduce your main character can set the tone for your entire story, making it essential to get it right. I’m joined by author Zara Altair, who shares her insights on creating compelling introductions that draw readers in from the very first page.
Get Inspired:
Introducing your protagonist can be one of the most challenging aspects of writing a novel, but it’s also one of the most important. This episode will inspire you to experiment with different techniques for bringing your main character onto the page, whether through a glimpse of their ordinary world or by diving straight into the action. With Zara Altair’s expert advice, you’ll gain the confidence to craft an introduction that hooks readers and sets the stage for a memorable story.
- How to Introduce Your Protagonist
 
A QUICK LOOK AT THE BOOK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- The Used Virgin, an Argolicus Mystery by Zara Altair
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- How to Introduce Your Protagonist
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